Watauga County, NC

Living in Watauga County

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 65
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 21
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Schools 56
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Residents

55k Population +5.2k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
54% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$739 Median Monthly Rent +$121 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas18%
Utility gas4%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watauga County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Watauga County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 5
Feb 34 4 5
Mar 40 5 3
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watauga County

Inland Flooding68
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watauga County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watauga County, NC

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Grace Academy
3 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Watauga County, NC

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Lees-McRae College
10 miles, SW
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Milligan University
33 miles, W
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King University
35 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Watauga County, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Watauga County, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, NW
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